Surgical experience in a baby with congenital broncho-biliary fistula.
case_report · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 19101328.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.06.028.
- No licence information is recorded for this record.
- Because redistribution is not established, this page shows the abstract only. Follow the links below for the full text.
Abstract
Congenital tracheobiliary and bronchobiliary fistulae are rare malformations in which patent communications exist between the respiratory system and biliary tract, respectively. We present a newborn who was admitted with respiratory distress and bilious tracheal discharge. Investigation revealed a bronchobiliary fistula originating from the left main bronchus, as well as biliary atresia. Excision of the bronchobiliary fistula was successful and the connection between biliary tract and gastrointestinal system was established by performance of a Roux-en-Y cholecysto-jejunostomy. Diagnostic tools, differential diagnosis, and surgical correction strategies are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Biliary Fistula
- Bronchial Fistula